.As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource.Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a **Technical Sales Representative** to join its industry leading sales team. You'll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. With a consultative sales approach, you'll build relationships with existing customers by understanding their key business drivers and executing system assurance programs. With strong account leadership, you'll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.**What's in it For You**:- You will join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits- Receive a company vehicle and cell phone- Opportunity for a long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management- Access to the industry's most innovative training programs- Support from a dedicated technical service team- Culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection- Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments**What You Will Do**:- Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts, to meet profit increase goals. Target % sales time will be approximately- Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives- Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required- Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.- Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water**Territory/Location Information**:- This position is based in- Territory covers about a radius of the surrounding area- Targeted accounts are within the industries- **** overnight travel requiredAs a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Nalco Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides several exceptional technical training programs to ensure you're prepared to solve any customer problem.Training programs are held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL; travel arranged and paid for by Nalco Water. Based on your skill level, topics covered may include technology, product, service, business and industry acumen, direct coaching and mentoring, management and leadership, classroom training and certifications